Leadership
Fr. Marc Lim
Mrs. Maureen Hoy, Principal
Mrs. Tara Petersen, Assistant Principal
Pastor
Principal
Assistant Principal

frmarc@moqchurch.org

Fr. Marc Lim is a native of Singapore.  An engineer by profession, Fr. Marc came to the United States after receiving an invitation to discern and study for the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Omaha.  He undertook his philosophical studies in Conception Seminary in Conception, Missouri and continued his theological studies at the
Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio.  Fr Marc was ordained
a priest on June 2nd 2007, by Archbishop Elden Curtiss in Omaha,
Nebraska.  Fr Marc has served as Associate Pastor in St Robert
Bellarmine Parish, Mary Our Queen Parish and St Wenceslaus Parish in
Omaha and as Pastor of St Joseph in Pierce and St Paul in Plainview,
Nebraska.  Fr Marc was assigned Pastor of Mary Our Queen Parish in
Omaha on July 1st, 2019.  Fr. Marc has previously served in the
Singapore Armed Forces and his hobbies include keeping saltwater reef
aquariums, golf and photography.

Fr Marc comes from a family of four, consisting of his parents and older brother.  His mother Pamela is a retired teacher.  She was involved in elementary education in Singapore for 41 years till her retirement in 2002.  His father Jock, travels between Singapore, Tianjin, China and Myanmar where he manufactures Plastic Injection and Blow molding machines and water purification systems.  His brother Brian resides with his wife and two children in Singapore.

mhoy@moqschool.org

Maureen Hoy has served as principal of Mary Our Queen School since 2015. Prior to the role of principal, Mrs. Hoy was a classroom teacher at Mary Our Queen, teaching second and third grade from 2011.

In addition to her experience at Mary Our Queen School, Mrs. Hoy was a classroom teacher for Omaha Public Schools. She taught sixth and fourth grade as well as Special Education.  Mrs. Hoy also worked as a Project Specialist for the Omaha Public Schools for seven years. She oversaw the Early Awareness Advanced Education Program for which she wrote and received grant funding.

Mrs. Hoy has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, a Master’s Degree in Learning Disabilities and an Endorsement in Administration.  All degrees were earned at Creighton University in Omaha NE.

Mrs. Hoy was born and raised in Omaha, NE.  She and her husband, Tom, have three children.

tpetersen@moqschool.org

Tara Petersen has served as Assistant Principal at Mary Our Queen School since 2011.  Mrs. Petersen also began teaching Math & Science.  She leads our STEAM initiatives at MOQ and is the lead instructor for MOQ Robotics. 

Prior to MOQ,  Mrs. Petersen began teaching at St. Cecilia’s in 1995 in 4th grade.  In 2000, moved to JR high science teacher at St. Cecilia’s.

Mrs. Petersen holds a degree of  a Bachelor of Art History with secondary education support from Creighton University.  She also has a Masters of Educational Administration from the  University of Nebraska. 

Mrs. Petersen’s recognition includes:

  • 2016 AFCEA STEM teacher
  • 2016 Heartland Regional Teacher of the Year
  • 2012 AFCEA award
  • 2011 Dora Gommerman Outstanding Teacher
  • 2010 Volunteer of the Year at Championship of the Americas (Robotics Tournament)
  • 2006 NCEA Distinguished Teacher Award
  • 2003 Metropolitan Science and Engineering Fair Teacher of the Year

Mrs. Petersen and her husband Brandon have a daughter who attends MOQ.  She is active in volunteering for community events like state track and Olympic Swim Trials.  She is also very active in the Omaha community for Robotics tournaments and has led our MOQ robotic teams to National championships.

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Staff
Mrs. Barb Lundgren
Mrs. Julie Watsabaugh
Mrs. Cindy Tooher
Mrs. Michelle Zaleski
Mrs. Katie Parys
Mr. Tom Gregor
Mr. Darryl Voboril
Executive Assistant
Secretary
Communications Director
Cafeteria Manager
Cafeteria
Maintenance Supervisor
Maintenance

Mrs. Barb Lundgren

blundgren@moqschool.org

Mrs. Julie Watsabaugh

jwatsabaugh@moqschool.org

Year you joined MOQ:

2016

What I love most about MOQ?

Love the energy!

Favorite Saint:

St. Joseph

Mrs. Cindy Tooher

ctooher@moqschool.org

Education background:

BSBA in Marketing, Creighton University

MBA Creighton University

Year you joined MOQ school:
2019
 
What you love best about MOQ:
I love the connection MOQ has from Parish, School and Community.  There is a beautiful “can do” attitude built on faith. 
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
St. Joseph
“Our Lord would have us understand that as HE was subject to St. Joseph on earth–so now in Heaven Our Lord grants all his petitions.”
 
Any Special Fact you want to share about yourself:
I am a Nebraska State Tennis Champion.

 

 

Mrs. Michelle Zaleski

mzaleski@moqschool.org

Mrs. Katie Parys

kparys@moqschool.org

Mr. Tom Gregor

tgregor@moqschool.org

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Counseling & Resource
Dr. Peggy Croy, Counselor
Mrs. Denise Goddard
Mrs. Allison Wagner
Mrs. Margaret Righter
Mrs. Lori Quinn
Miss Mary Kay Esser
Counselor
Resource
Resource
Resource/Technology
Resource/ Reading & Math
Grade 8th High School Math

Dr. Peggy Croy
pcroy@moqschool.org
 
Education background:
B.S. in Comprehensive Social Studies Education from Ohio State University, M.S. in Guidance and Counseling from Eastern Illinois University, Ph.D in Educational Leadership from University of Nebraska, Lincoln
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
2012
 
What you love about teaching:
Working and helping students find their own passion in life while reaching for their God-given potential.
 
Teaching Experience: 
3 years teaching departmental junior high students, 4 years as a high school counselor, 25 years as a PS-8th grade principal, 9 years as elementary school counselor.
 
What you love best about MOQ:
The people, the spirit of faith that permeates the school.

Mrs. Denise Goddard

dgoddard@moqschool.org

Education background:

Elementary Education and Special Education endorsements from UNL 1992, Reading Specialist Masters Concordia University 2012
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
2008
 
What you love about teaching:
The students and how they are so eager to learn. Plus, everyday, they teach me something, so I always keep learning too!
 
Teaching Experience:
6 Grade classroom teacher OPS 2 years, Resource teacher 4 years OPS, and Resource teacher MOQ 2008-present
 
What you love best about MOQ:
The students. They are some really great humans to be with and they make me smile
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
Saint Faustina/ motto is from her as well: “Jesus, I trust in you”
 
Any Special Fact you want to share about yourself:
My favorite thing to do is spend time with family and friends/ to be outside running, biking or gardening/ I love to share my knowledge of baking and cooking.

Mrs. Allison Wagner

awagner2@moqschool.org

Education background:

BS in Education from University of Nebraska Omaha

Year you joined MOQ school:
1998 and 2023

What you love about teaching:
Building relationships with students and their families.

What you love best about MOQ:
The MOQ community is like family.

Favorite Saint and/or motto:
“Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.” St. Catherine of Siena

Any Special Fact you want to share about yourself?
I attended MOQ as a student, grades K-8.  Proud MOQ Alumni!

 

Mrs. Margaret Righter

mrighter@moqschool.org

Mrs. Lori Quinn

lquinn@moqschool.org

Miss Mary Kay Esser

messer@moqschool.org

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PRESCHOOL

Mrs. Kristen Burton
Mrs. Lindsey Campbell
Miss Claire Oborny
Mrs. Anita Petersen
Mrs. Andi Ramaekers
Mrs. Alice Gerraughty
Mrs. Cheryl King
Mr. Jimmy Rosenthal
Preschool Director/5-Day Preschool & Pre-K
5-Day Pre-K
5-DaY Pre-K
2-Day/3-Day Preschool
Preschool Teacher Assistant-Pre-K
Preschool Teacher Assistant (T/TH)
Preschool Teacher Assistant AM (T/W/Th)
Preschool Teacher Assistant AM (M/W/F)

Mrs. Kristen Burton

kburton@moqschool.org

Education background:
Masters of Arts in Teaching
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
2020
 
What you love about teaching:
The look of pride in a child’s eyes as they show you their hard work. I love helping a child build their self confidence.
 
What you love best about MOQ:
The sense of community
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
Mistakes are just proof that you are trying.

Mrs. Lindsay Campbell

lcampbell@moqschool.org

Miss Claire Oborny

coborny@moqschool.org

Education Background: First year, Associate Degree-Early Childhood Education, Bachelors Degree- Elementary Education, Early Childhood, Special Education

Joined MOQ Faculty: 2020

What I love about teaching: I love seeing students get excited about school. I love teaching students skills that they will need in the future. I also love teaching students songs in my classroom!

What you love best about MOQ:  I love that families are involved with their students. It is so nice to have that home/ school connections for students.     

Favorite Saint and/or motto:
Every child deserves a champion—an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be. – Rita Pierson
 
 

Mrs. Anita Petersen

apetersen@moqschool.org

Education background:
Masters 
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
2022
 
Teaching Experience
20 years
 
What you love about teaching:
My students
 
What you love best about MOQ:
It feels like home.
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
God’s unconditional love for me.
 
Any special fact you want to share about yourself:
I am blessed to be a mom to 4 kids and one adorable grandson.

Mrs. Andi Ramaekers

aramaekers@moqschool.org

Mrs. Alice Gerraughty

agerraughty@moqschool.org

Education background:
B.S. Elem Ed
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
2021
 
Teaching Experience
Previously taught for 30 years.
 
What you love about teaching:
I love seeing kids so happy when they are skipping down the hallway!
 
What you love best about MOQ:
Fun and prayerful community
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
St. Teresa~ Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love
 
Any special fact you want to share about yourself:
Graduate of MOQ!  Proud Alumni!

 

Mrs. Cheryl King

cking@moqschool.org

Education background:
Degree and graduate hours in Elem Ed/Early Childhood Masters 
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
2023
 
Teaching Experience:
Many…many years in elementary and early childhood both as teacher and as director
 
What you love about teaching:
Seeing the little light bulbs go on in a child when they ‘got it!’ Also I have always loved the positive energy of children and staff….it always has overflowed onto me and I have been so grateful for God’s goodness.
 
What you love best about MOQ:
I am new here but so far I have loved all the kindness I have observed.
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
God is good all the time….All the time God is good.
 
Any special fact you want to share about yourself:
24 grands and 1 great grand❤️

Mr. Jimmy Rosenthal

jrosenthal@moqschool.org

 

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Grades Kindergarten-3rd
Mrs. Angie Olson
Mrs. Rachel Poland
Mrs. Christa Schieffer
Mrs. Theresa Fisher
Mrs. Angelica Prestridge
Ms. Patty Vipond
Miss Brittany Mangers
Ms. Melanie Olson
Mrs. Kathy Skiles
Mrs. Michaela Altenhofen
Mrs. Janelle Risdon
Mrs. Liz Zuegner
Mrs. Kris Dennis
Mrs. Tammie Nussrallah
Mrs. Tracy Gibbs
Mrs. Nancy Kochanowicz
Mrs. Lisa O’Malley
Mrs. Christine Jonaitis
Mrs. Heather Rubel
Mrs. Victoria Moore
Kindergarten Teacher
Kindergarten Teacher
Kindergarten Teacher
1st Grade Teacher
1st Grade Teacher
1st Grade Teacher
2nd Grade Teacher
2nd Grade Teacher
2nd Grade Teacher
3rd Grade Teacher
3rd Grade Teacher
3rd Grade Teacher
Kindergarten TA
Kindergarten TA
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
1st Grade Teacher Assistant
2nd Grade Teacher Assistant
1st Grade AM Teacher Assistant
1st Grade AM/4th Grade PM Teacher Assistant
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

Mrs. Angie Olson

aolson@moqschool.org

Education Background:

U.N.O.- B.S. in Education

Joined MOQ Faculty: 

2015

What I love about teaching: 

I love working with the little ones. I love when you see the light bulb go on and they “get it”.

Teaching Experience:

Kindergarten & 4th Grade

What you love best about MOQ: 

I love that I can teach about the faith and have the support I need to do it.    

Favorite Saint and/or motto:
St. Therese the Little Flower- We can all do small things with great love.
 
 
 

Mrs. Rachel Poland

rpoland@moqschool.org

Education Background: 

Graduated from UNO 2012 with a degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in Early Childhood Education and Special Education.

Joined MOQ Faculty:

2012 and 2022

What I love about teaching: 

Working with kids and watching their curiosity for the world around them.

What you love best about MOQ: 

The Community

Favorite Saint and/or motto:
Whatever you do, whatever your skills, and whatever your age — you can live your life for the glory of God.
 
Any Special Fact you want to share about yourself:
I have a current 2nd grader and 1st grader attending MOQ.
 
 
 

Mrs. Christa Schieffer

cschieffer@moqschool.org

Education Background: 

I graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2012, with a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Inclusive.

Joined MOQ Faculty:

2023

What I love about teaching: 

What I love the most about teaching is the bond you get to have with your students and the growth they make throughout the year. That “light bulb” moment is what I strive for. Seeing that go off in their eyes and gaining that confidence they need to know “I CAN do this”.

Teaching Experience:

I first started teaching preschool in York, Nebraska and then after my first year, I got married and we moved to Texas. While there, I taught preschool in Frisco for 6 years. After starting our family, we decided to head back to Nebraska to be closer to family. I taught preschool in Stanton for a year and then 3 years in Columbus. I am anxious and excited to beginning this new year in Kindergarten started.

What you love best about MOQ: 

I really love the open and loving relationships in the MOQ church/school family. Just walking in, you get a glimpse of the closeness the school has with each other. Attending mass as really given us comfort and excitement to be a part of such a wonderful church community.

Favorite Saint and/or motto:
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” Philippians 4:13
 
Any Special Fact you want to share about yourself:
I come from a very large family. I am the youngest of 8 and there are 26 grandchildren. I love to exercise by running or lifting weights, love the color green, and hanging out with my 2 children and husband.
 
 

Mrs. Theresa Fisher
tfisher@moqschool.org
 
Education background:
BA in Elementary Education and Masters in K-12 Literacy
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
2005
 
What you love about teaching:
First grade is an amazing grade to teach. I am laying the foundations for many math skills and teaching the fundamentals for reading. It is an amazing journey to watch the students grow and flourish academically and socially.
 
Teaching Experience:
I taught kindergarten for three yrs. and 1st grade for two yrs. at OPS. Then took ten yrs. off to be with my 5 children. Now I am starting my 15th yr. at MOQ.
 
What you love best about MOQ:
The faith filled atmosphere and I am blessed to attend Mass every week! The families and staff are supportive, creative, and care about the our school and the community.
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
St. Pio~Pray, Hope and Don’t Worry.
 
Any Special Fact you want to share about yourself:
Teaching is in my heart and I am privileged to be here.

Mrs. Angelica Prestridge
 
 
Education background:
I grauated from UNL with my degree in elementary education in 2014. I will be graduating next summer with my master’s degree in special education
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
2023
 
What you love about teaching:
I love teaching students to have a love for their faith and the importance of being kind to others. Plus I enjoy developing meaningful relationships with parents and students.
 
Teaching Experience:
I have taught second grade for seven years as well as taught faith formation for three years
 
What you love best about MOQ:
I love the faith filled environment as well as the resources to assist student to excel in their academics.
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
”Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire”-Saint Catherine of Siena
 
Any Special Fact you want to share about yourself:
This is my first year teaching first grade! I am excited to be a part of Mary Our Queen!

Miss Patty Vipond
pvipond@moqschool.org
 
Education background:
Bachelor of Science from UNO
 
What you love about teaching:
Building relationships with families is what I love about teaching.
 
Teaching Experience:
I have taught grades second, fifth and first.
 
What you love best about MOQ:
I am thankful for the cherished friendships with colleagues from Mary Our Queen School.
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
John Paul II
 
Any Special Fact you want to share about yourself:
I enjoy gardening, biking, swimming and spending time with family.

Miss Brittany Mangers
 
 
 
Education background:
I graduated high school from Saint Cecilia’s in Hastings, then went to the University of Nebraska Lincoln and studied elementary education.
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
2023
 
What you love about teaching:
I love building long lasting relationships with the students as well as making learning fun and memorable for the kids!
 
Teaching Experience:
I taught for three years at Saint Teresa’s in Lincoln – one year in 5th grade and two years in 3rd grade.
 
What you love best about MOQ:
’m excited to continue teaching in a Catholic school where we can learn about our faith and grow stronger in it.
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
Saint Maria Goretti
 
Any Special Fact you want to share about yourself:
Some fun facts about me are: I love to read, play sports, be with my family, go on walks and I love to watch Fixer Upper!

Ms. Melanie Olson

molson@moqschool.org

Education background:

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an Endorsement in Early Childhood Education
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
2021
 
Teaching Experience:
Entering my 3rd year at MOQ!
 
What you love about teaching:
I love helping students reach their personal learning goals, and watching their excitement grow with each milestone.
 
What you love best about MOQ:
I love the family-like community of our parish and school.
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
St. Benedict
 
Any special fact you want to share about yourself:
I attended Mary Our Queen K-8th grade! Proud Alumni!

Mrs. Kathy Skiles
 
 
Education background:
Masters in Education with a Reading Specialist Endorsement along with an ELL Endorsement
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
2019
 
What you love about teaching:
I love the lifelong connections I make with my students and their families.
 
Teaching Experience: 
I have over 20 years experience teaching first, second, and third grade. I also have several years of substitute teaching K-5.
 
What you love best about MOQ:
I love how MOQ is a family that looks after one another in both good and bad times.
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
“We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta
 
Any Special Fact you want to share about yourself:
I was a 4 sport athlete many years ago. I married my high school sweetheart and have been married for 28 years.We have two amazing teenage daughters who keep us busy.

Mrs. Michaela Altenhofen

maltenhofen@moqschool.org

Education background:
BA BS University of Nebraska
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
2007-2011 and again 2022
 
What you love about teaching:
Watching students get the “Ah-ha” moment
 
Teaching Experience:
Beginning my 8th year!
 
What you love best about MOQ:
It’s home
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
Julie Moore
 
Any Special Fact you want to share about yourself:
Im training for my first marathon.
 

 

Mrs. Janelle Risdon

jrisdon@mogschool.org

Education background:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education & Master of Science: Information Technology
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
2022
 
Teaching Experience:
6 years of teaching 3rd & 4th grade in OPS and now going into my second year teaching a third grade at Mary Our Queen
 
What you love about teaching:
Building a positive community of motivated students to work at their highest potential and to grow both academically and emotionally throughout their formative 3rd grade year!
 
What you love best about MOQ:
The sincere & genuine staff, parents and students. The connected faith based educational experience.
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
“Accept what IS, let go of what WAS, and have FAITH in what will be” – Sonia Ricotti
 
Any special fact you want to share about yourself:
When I was in grades school my best friend’s Mom was a teacher. We had our own elaborate classroom in her basement and I even received my very own overhead projector for Christmas when I was in 3rd grade!

Mrs. Liz Zuegner
 
Year you joined MOQ school
2008
 
What you love about teaching
Forming relationships with my students
 
 
What you love best about MOQ
The MOQ community and our staff
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto
St. Therese of Lisieux / Let your light shine.

Mrs. Kris Dennis

kdennis@moqschool.org

Mrs. Tammie Nussrallah
tnussrallah@moqschool.org
 
Education background:
B.S. in Human Nutrition from UNL
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
2014
 
What you love about teaching:
The kids. It’s so much fun to watch them learn and grow through the kindergarten year!
 
Teaching Experience:
T.A. for kindergarten 
 
What you love best about MOQ:
The community. It feels like another family here.
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
St. John Vianney
 
Any Special Fact you want to share about yourself:
I just saw my first glacier on a girls trip to Alaska with my daughters.
 

Mrs. Tracy Gibbs
 
Education background:
Associate Degree: Computer Programming/Accounting
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
2018
 
What you love about teaching:
I love interacting with students. I love seeing their eyes light up as they understand new concepts!
 
Teaching Experience:
Preschool 3’s and 4’s, Pre-k
 
What you love best about MOQ:
What I love the most about MOQ is working with amazing teachers, staff and students!
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
Today is a great day to learn something new.
 
Any Special Fact you want to share about yourself:
I love to cook and bake!

Mrs. Nancy Kochanowicz

nkochanowicz@moqschool.org

Mrs. Lisa O’Malley

lomalley@moqschool.org

Mrs. Christine Jonaitis

cjonaitis@moqschool.org

 

 

Mrs. Heather Rubel

hrubel@moqschool.org

Education background:
Briar Cliff University and Iowa State /office management and accounting
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
2022
 
What you love about teaching:
I was a preschool director where I lived previously for 5 years and loved it!!!
 
What you love best about MOQ:
 
The sense of community
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
St. Christopher
 
Any Special Fact you want to share about yourself:
Until last year when I moved to Omaha I had never lived anywhere else other than Sioux City where I was born.

Mrs. Angie Pensick

apensick@moqschool.org

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Grades 4th-5th
Ms. Anna Finger
Mr. Mark Anderson
Mrs. Stacy Schlautman
Mrs. Kim Prenzlow
Mrs. Tara Petersen
Miss Emily Targy
Mrs. Angie Pensick
Miss Ashley Rosenthal
Mrs. Victoria Moore
4th Grade Teacher
5th Grade Teacher
5th Grade Teacher
6th Grade Teacher
6th Grade Teacher
6th Grade Teacher
5th Grade Teacher
6th Grade & JR High Teacher Assistant
5th Grade Teacher Assistant

Ms. Anna Finger

afinger@moqschool.org

Mr. Mark Anderson
manderson@moqschool.org
 
Education background:
Grade School: St. Robert’s; High School: Creighton Prep; College: Creighton University
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
1994
 
What you love about teaching:
Sharing my faith and knowledge with the students. Each day is a unique experience! :)
 
Teaching Experience: 
4th & 5th, primarily math (including advanced) the past several years
 
What you love best about MOQ:
MOQ has always made me feel welcome…since student teaching here!
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
St. Padre Pio: “Pray, hope, and don’t worry.”
 
Any Special Fact you want to share about yourself:
I have been a diehard Chargers fan since I was in 4th grade…even through several bouts of futility! :)

Mrs. Stacy Schlautman
sschlautman@moqschool.org
 
Education background:
Graduated from the the University of Nebraska- Lincoln in 2014
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
2014
 
What you love about teaching:
Making a positive impact on children and helping them reach their goals. Working with kids has always been a passion of mine.
 
Teaching Experience:
MOQ 5th grade -5 years; MOQ 4th grade -1 year.
 
What you love best about MOQ:
I love the community of MOQ. The students here are some of the nicest, most hard working kids I’ve ever been around. They truly bring so much light to my life. I cannot say enough good things about this school.
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
St. Teresa of Calcutta
 
 

Mrs. Kim Prenzlow
kprenzlow@moqschool.org
 
Education background:
Elementary Education and Minor in Theology from St. Louis University
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
2015
 
What you love about teaching:
I love helping students discover something new and I enjoy helping them to know, love, and serve God better.
 
Teaching Experience: 
Every grade 2-8th
 
What you love best about MOQ:
I love the MOQ community!
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
St. Therese
 
Any Special Fact you want to share about yourself:
I’m proud to be an MOQ grad, teacher and now parent!

Mrs. Tara Petersen
tpetersen@moqschool.org
 
Education background:
BA from Creighton University, Master from UNO
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
2011
 
What you love about teaching:
Sharing experiences and activities with students that make them curious about learning new things.
 
Teaching Experience: 
Grade 4 for 5 years; Grades 7 and 8 science for 10 years; Grade 6 for 11 years
 
What you love best about MOQ:
The community and willingness of people to get involved in different types of activities.
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
Elizabeth Ann Seton
 
Any Special Fact you want to share about yourself:
I have a twin sister!

Miss Emily Targy
 
Education background:
Graduated from the University of Nebraska Lincoln in May of 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Education and Human Sciences. Graduated in 2016 from Papillion-La Vista High School. Attended St. Columbkille (k-8).
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
2020
 
What you love about teaching:
Encouraging and empowering students to be the best version of themselves not only academically but in all aspects of life.
 
What you love best about MOQ:
The strong sense of community I feel every day when I walk in the doors.
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
Saint Rose of Lima
 
Any Special Fact you want to share about yourself:
I am a huge Husker football fan.

Mrs. Angie Pensick
 
apensick@moqschool.org
 
Education background:
BS in Secondary Education @ Kansas State University and currently working on a graduate degree from UNO
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
As a parent in 2011, as a TA in 2018
 
What you love about teaching:
So many things!! I love being a part of a community whose collective goal is to help create thoughtful people who make the world a better place. And, I also love knowing that small acts have big impacts. And, it is an extraordinary thing to see children grow. And, I love to learn alongside the students knowing full well how much they teach me. And, it is fun!
 
Teaching Experience:
I taught English at the Catholic high school (Hayden) I attended in Kansas. I also spent several years at St. Robert Bellarmine School as the Media Specialist/Librarian. I was unbelievably blessed to stay home with our kiddos for several years. Then I returned to education as a teacher assistant five years ago here at MOQ.
 
What you love best about MOQ:
I love our patron, Mary. It is an incredible blessing to work in a place where I know Jesus is present.
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
Saint Teresa of Calcutta “Be kind and merciful. Let no one ever come to you without coming away better and happier.”
 
Any Special Fact you want to share about yourself:
I am quite excited to teach again!

Miss Ashley Rosenthal

arosenthal@moqschool.org

Education background:
I am currently in school working towards a degree in Behavioral Health Science then I would love to get my masters in teaching
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
2018
 
What you love best about being at MOQ:
When the kids are excited to show me their accomplishments! When they come in with an A+ paper or their favorite art project or even a new toy that they got for their birthday, my heart is overflowing with happiness and joy for them.
 
 

 

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Grades 6th – 8th Houses
Mr. Jake Cortright
Mrs. Joanna Meysenburg
Miss Erin McGonigal
Mrs. Kristin Monzingo
Ms. Mary Margaret Fenton
Mr. Corey Vasek
House of JPII
House of Mother Teresa
House of Stein
House of Mendel
Grade 5th/6th
House of Roosevelt

Mr. Jake Cortright
jcortright@moqschool.org
 
Education background:
BA in Theology and Philosophy from Benedictine College, Ed. Certification K-12 from University of Nebraska at Kearney
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
2017
 
What you love about teaching:
I love the opportunity to answer big questions that students may have about their faith, and being able to help them find the resources that they need.
 
Teaching Experience:
Began teaching Junior High Religion at MOQ in 2017
 
What you love best about MOQ:
What I love most about MOQ is the sense of community that exists in every fiber our DNA here and shows itself in every part of the parish/school operation.
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
St. Alphonsus Liguori – “Whoever prays is certainly saved. He who does not is certainly damned. All the blessed have been saved by prayer. All the damned have been lost through not praying. If they had prayed they would not have been lost. And this is, and will be their greatest torment in hell: to think how easily they might have been saved, just by asking God for His grace, but that now it is too late – their time of prayer is gone.”

Mrs. Joanna Meysenburg

jmeysenburg@moqschool.org

Education background:
BS Elementary Education, Creighton 1995, MS School Administration Creighton 2002
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
2018
 
What you love about teaching:
I love setting up an environment that promotes positive relationships.
 
Teaching Experience: 
5 years as 6th grade teacher, 5 years as 2nd grade teacher, 18 years as 4th grade teacher
 
What you love best about MOQ:
My colleagues , my principal, and the smaller class sizes
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
Saint Teresa – Do Small Things with Great Love
 
Any Special Fact you want to share about yourself:
This is my second stint back at MOQ – first taught 1995-2000- we got married at MOQ in 1998 since he proposed to me in Room 20😊

Miss Erin McGonigal

emcgonigal@moqschool.org

Mrs. Kristin Monzingo
 
Education background:
University of Nebraska – B.S. in Secondary Education; Endorsement is 7-12 Natural Science
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
2010
 
What you love about teaching:
Creating an understanding and passion for science in my students
 
Teaching Experience: 
7/8, Biology & Chemistry/Earth Science
 
What you love best about MOQ:
The “family”/community. I get to work with amazing colleagues, families, and students.
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
St Francis of Assisi
 
Any Special Fact you want to share about yourself:
In addition to my passion for all areas of science, I also have a passion for traveling and hiking

Miss Mary Margaret Fenton
 
 
Education background:
B.S. Education
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
2001
 
What you love about teaching:
Watching students grow in their faith and the fact that no two days are the are exactly alike, makes teaching the best job.
 
Teaching Experience: 
Up until this year, I had taught every grade except First Grade and Fifth Grade. This year I’ll be able to check Fifth Grade off my list. My favorite subjects to teach have been religion and reading.
 
What you love best about MOQ:
The MOQ Community is filled with an amazing spirit. You can walk into any classroom and see the Catholic culture visible throughout the building.
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
St. Teresa of Calcutta
 
Any Special Fact you want to share about yourself?
I once had the privilege of meeting Mother Teresa when she was here in the United States to receive an award from Boys Town.
 
 
 
 
 

Cory Vasek
 
Education background
25 years teaching
 
Year you joined MOQ school
1997
 
What you love about teaching
I love building positive relationships with the students and seeing them graduate to high school. I also love helping them develop a better sense of history and become active citizens.
 
 
What you love best about MOQ
Mary Our Queen is like a small town in within Omaha. The sense of community is incredible.
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto
“Some men see things as they are and say ‘why?’ I dream things that never were and say ‘why not?'” – Robert Kennedy
 
Any Special Fact you want to share about yourself?
Samantha Smith Scholarship – 1993, James Madison Fellowship for Nebraska – 2008, Civic Nebraska’s Outstanding Civic Educator – 2016

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Specialists
Mrs. Indira Engel
Miss Amelia Imada
Mr. Mike McCarthy
Mrs. Becky Hansen
Mrs. Laura Vranes

Spanish Teacher
Music Teacher
PE Teacher
Technology/STEM
Library

Mrs. Indy Engel
iengel@moqschool.org
 
Education background:
11 years teaching
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
2018
 
What you love about teaching:
Being part of a community of learners.
 
What you love best about MOQ:
Our mission is present in all that we do every single day.
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
“Make me a channel of your peace.” = “Hazme un instrumento de tu paz.”
 
Any Special Fact you want to share about yourself:
I’m a native Spanish speaker (born and raised in Panama) with a love for world languages and culture.

Miss Amelia Imada

aimada@moqschool.org

Education background:
Bachelor’s of Music in Music Education, Xavier University
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
2020
 
What you love about teaching:
I love seeing the students master a skill and apply it. I think it is great to see their minds and hearts grow as they use their creativity in music.
 
What you love best about MOQ:
I love the family atmosphere of MOQ
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”
Philippians 4:8

Mr. Mike McCarthy
mmccarthy@moqschool.org
 
Education background:
BS Business Management/Teaching Certification
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
2014
 
What you love about teaching:
Seeing the “A-HA” moment on students faces when they master a concept.
 
Teaching Experience: 
4th grade science/math/reading
 
What you love best about MOQ:
The small town community feel.
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
Saint Michael
 
Any Special Fact you want to share about yourself:
I have been officiating basketball for 20 years.

Mrs. Becky Hansen
bhansen@moqschool.org
 
Education background:
Master’s in Teaching 2011; BA in Social Science w/Education concentration 2009; Administrator Certificate 2020; National Board Certificate Early Adolescent Science 2018; AAS Horticulture 1989
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
2021
 
What you love about teaching:
Sharing the wonder of this amazing existence.
 
Teaching Experience: 
7th grade life science – 5 yrs; 7th grade ELA 3 yrs; 3rd grade 3 yrs; kindergarten 1 yr; HS Horticulture 3 yrs; Title I interventionist 4 yrs
 
What you love best about MOQ:
The people
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
Saint Monica
 
Any Special Fact you want to share about yourself:
I am a convert:)

Mrs. Laura Vranes
 
Education background:
I graduated from UNO with a degree in Elementary Education. And I received my Master’s from UNO in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Library Science.
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
2010
 
What you love about teaching:
I love being a teacher because you can watch your students grow and are able to make a difference in someone’s life. They become curious and excited and you can see a life-long learner emerge.
 
Teaching Experience:
Library for 21 years
 
What you love best about MOQ:
We are truly a family and we all take responsibility for the education of our students. We support each other to help navigate students on the pathway to knowledge.
 
Favorite Saint and/or motto:
St. Francis is my favorite Saint because I love animals! Ms. Frizzle from the Magic School Bus has the best motto. She reminds us that to learn you need to take chances, make mistakes, and get messy. Hands on is the best way to learn.
 
Any Special Fact you want to share about yourself:
My husband and I are street art collectors and have over 600 pieces in our collection.
 

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Extended Care
Miss Ashley Rosenthal
Extended Care Coordinator

Miss Ashley Rosenthal

arosenthal@moqschool.org

Education background:
I am currently in school working towards a degree in Behavioral Health Science then I would love to get my masters in teaching
 
Year you joined MOQ school:
2018
 
Extended Care Experience:
I worked at Westside High School in the special education classroom for 5 years! I have been babysitting for 12 years. I have also taught swim lessons to all ages for 10 years.
 
What you love best about being at MOQ:
When the kids are excited to show me their accomplishments! When they come in with an A+ paper or their favorite art project or even a new toy that they got for their birthday, my heart is overflowing with happiness and joy for them.
 
Any Special Fact you want to share about yourself:
When I am not at work I love to spend time with my family. My destresser after work is the gym! I love to be outside with my friends as much as possible and enjoying the beautiful world God blessed us with.
 
 

 

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2021-22 MOQ School Board
View the MOQ School Board Page
https://moqschool.org/moq-school-board/
Welcome to the 2021-2022 MOQ School Board.
We are grateful for the expertise and dedication they bring to our school community and especially for your support and leadership during this pandemic school year.

Pictured from left to right:
Danielle Selzle,
Justin Krist,
Colleen Gibilisco,
Erin Herold,
Karen Lawler,
Bob Soukup, President
Scott Murray,
Maureen Lohmeier,
Fr. Marc Lim,
John Sullivan,
Maureen Hoy, and
Scott Murray
Not Pictured: Peggy Croy
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